NBA Draft 2022: Takeaways and notes from G-League Elite Camp

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 29: Marcus Sasser #0 of the Houston Cougars celebrates a three point basket against the Oregon State Beavers during the second half in the Elite Eight round of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 29, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

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NBA Draft Tyrese Martin Connecticut Huskies (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

Tyrese Martin shows he can play a role

Martin had a strong-showing at the Portsmouth Invitational Camp, parlaying that into a G-League camp invite where he played. Martin flew severely under the radar as a prospect all season. As a senior, he averaged just under 14 points per game on 45/43/68 shooting splits, on an NCAA tournament. He’s big, strong, and a good athlete at the wing spot. But, nobody paid attention.

Martin was just okay in the first scrimmage, but his hard-nosed style was on display in the second one. He nabbed a game-high 14 rebounds, hit a corner three. He even showed some ball-skills.

A few possessions later. Martin showing some good manipulation with his eyes to hit the dunker spot. https://t.co/PzO2x1zYiK pic.twitter.com/NU44SJzDfG
— Brandon Simberg (@BrandonSimberg) May 17, 2022

Martin is on the older side as a prospect, but when drafting in the second-round, the majority of perceived “upside picks” don’t pan out. But at 6’7, Martin just strikes me as a wing that can stick in a rotation and provide minutes to any scheme. He’ll have to continue to shoot open threes with confidence. But Martin’s play in this pre-draft process has affirmed to me he should be drafted.

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